Career questions tagged theater
What degree should I major in if I want to be a Creative Director?
I am currently working in healthcare administration looking to pivot my career to creative directing. I have no clue where to start. I have interest in musical theater, production design, graphic design, and creative writing.
I'm young and really don't know all that much about college. I know that I want to pursue musical theater, but how do I go about doing that?
I've had my sights set on NYU, but I currently live in MD, and it would be pretty expensive. Are there any scholarships that could help relieve the price I can work towards? I'm really ill-informed about college, and if it's not a bother, I would really like the whole process to be explained. And also, assuming I graduate with some form of musical theater degree, how does the "real world" work in theater? I also plan on having kids--how is that possible if you're a full-time actor, especially one that goes on national tours? I'm not trying to sound naïve, but I was never taught about college and it's bringing me a lot of unwanted stress because it just seems so huge and incomprehensible. Is there any advice you all have to offer?
How can I get into acting professionally at age 16?
I have been acting in school plays and musicals for 8 years. I have also taken theatre and acting classes.
What is the best option?
I think I've decided I want to do some form of art with my life; leaning more towards theatre. My options in my mind right now are 1) go to a community college and pursue theatre education. Become a drama teacher 2) go to a close-ish college and pursue fine arts education; become an art teacher 3) go to AMDA (on the other side of the country) and try for Broadway or some other Performance arts place I would love to do AMDA, but I'm worried it won't be worth it. It's so far away, but I would be happy. The art college is closer, meaning it would cost less, and I'd still be happy. Theatre and art are what have gotten me this far in life. They are what have made me happy and brought me out of my shell of anxiety.
What are the most effective?
What are the most effective ways to transition from a theater degree into a well-paying career outside of traditional theater roles, and how can one leverage their theater background in industries like marketing, event planning, or arts administration?
What kind of entry-level jobs should I look into if I want to be a theatre manager?
I just graduted college and got my BA in theatre. I found a love of event planning and managing a theatre. I want to know what is the best way to find a job and what type of roles I should look into.
I want to be a Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actor, and Author. Is it possible to do them all?
I’ve seen many people that have done it. Like Kim K. She does so much and so well. I want to know if I can do all the things I love to do and keep a personal life and keep myself from going insane from all the work.
How to keep coming up with ideas for a sitcom series? #Spring 2024
I am 16 and writing a TV sitcom to make on my high school stage with sets, costumes, makeup and the lot. I am also the lead actor, the director and producing it. I have 21 episode ideas, the first two fully scripted. What is the best way to keep the creative juices flowing with a hectic high school schedule, and get more episode ideas.
How can teenagers realistically portray adults when acting? #Sping2024
I am a 16 year old interested in making my career in film acting, directing, writing, and producing. I am creating a TV sitcom set in 1950s New York. All of my actors will be high schoolers, who will be portraying adults. How can I sell the idea to distributors such as Tubi, even though adult characters are being played by teens.
How could I break into the acting industry in highschool?
Hello! I’m a Highschool theater student and I was wondering how or even if I could go into the big time acting industry in highschool! I think I’m ok at acting so maybe it’s possible!
IS High Point University a good school for Technical Theater?
Thats basically my question.
Are there any careers that would allow me to pursue nuclear engineering AND musical theater ?
My current goal is to double major in those two subjects at University of Michigan (hopefully with a scholarship, as it's out of state and EXPENSIVE), but from what I've found, it's practically impossible to find a way to do them both "in the real world" I don't want to look back and regret not doing theater, but I know it's not the most practical career. I'm not the best at nuclear science or engineering, but I have time to improve my skills. Is there anything out there for me (that pays well, LOL)?